An art and design haven on the scenic coast of Florida, Sarasota hugs the Gulf of Mexico about midway on the state's western coast. Our campus is located at the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way in northwestern Sarasota.

From Tampa

Take Interstate 75 south to University Parkway [Exit 213], west to U.S. 41 [Tamiami Trail], and south two miles to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way/Indian Beach. Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and turn right into the parking lot adjacent to Selby Gallery. The Office of Admissions is located across the street in the new five-story Student Center, the largest building on campus. As you face the main entrance to the Student Center, the office is on the right (east) side on the ground floor.

From Orlando

Take Interstate 4 West to Interstate 75 South to University Parkway [Exit 213], west to U.S. 41 [Tamiami Trail], and south two miles to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way/Indian Beach. Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and turn right into the parking lot adjacent to Selby Gallery. The Office of Admissions is located across the street in the new five-story Student Center, the largest building on campus. As you face the main entrance to the Student Center, the office is on the right (east) side on the ground floor.

From Miami

Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 75 North to University Parkway [Exit 213], west to U.S. 41 [Tamiami Trail], and south two miles to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way/Indian Beach. Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way and turn right into the parking lot adjacent to Selby Gallery. The Office of Admissions is located across the street in the new five-story Student Center, the largest building on campus. As you face the main entrance to the Student Center, the office is on the right (east) side on the ground floor.

Many hotels offer special rates for guests of Ringling College of Art and Design, so be sure to ask about the "Ringling College of Art and Design Special Rate" when you call to make your reservations.

For more assistance planning your visit, contact the Office of Admissions at 800.255.7695 (Toll-free U.S. Only), 941.351.5100, or via email at admissions@ringling.edu.

Ringling College Friends and Family hotel rates are subject to change and will vary during different times of the year. Please confirm the listed rate directly with the hotel when making your reservation, and note that each hotel has different cancellation policies.

There are several airports that offer access into the Southwest Florida and Sarasota area, one of which is only 5 minutes from the Ringling College campus. Not sure where these airports are in relation to campus? View a map of all airports and then read below for more details about each airport and print driving directions to campus.

Located just 5 minutes from the Ringling College campus, Sarasota Bradenton International serves over one million passengers a year as a gateway to the southwest Gulf coast of Florida. Major domestic and commuter airlines provide daily scheduled service, as do seasonal international and domestic charter carriers. Rental cars are available on site, as well as hotel shuttles and taxi service.

Information: Located approximately 45 miles northwest of Sarasota, the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport provides direct service to convenient destinations throughout the United States and Canada as well as various chartered services to exciting domestic and international destinations. Rental cars and taxi service are available on site for transportation to the Sarasota area.

Located approximately 55 miles north of Sarasota, Tampa International Airport is served by most major airlines which provide nonstop daily service to more than 70 national and international destinations. Rental cars, taxi service, bus service, and car service are available on-site for transportation to Sarasota.

Located in Ft. Myers and approximately 90 miles southeast of Sarasota, the Southwest Florida International Airport serves Florida's greater Gulf Coast area with 20 airline partners that offer nonstop service throughout North America and international service to Canada and Germany as well as flights to major gateways like Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and more. Rental cars, taxi service, bus service, and car service are available on-site for transportation to Sarasota.

Admissions Events

Each academic year, Ringling College hosts a variety of events, both on and off campus, for prospective students and their families.

Preview Days

Fall Preview Day – Saturday, October 29, 2016

Spring Preview Day – Saturday, February 18, 2017

Preview days are a great opportunity to get to know Ringling College from the people who know it best—our students and faculty. You'll have the opportunity to explore our majors, learn about life on campus, find out how to apply, and much more.

Ringling National Portfolio Day

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Portfolio Day is a great opportunity to get feedback on your work. You can have your portfolio reviewed by Ringling faculty and representatives from 40 other NASAD-accredited colleges. You’ll also learn about financial aid, careers in art, and student life.

Pre-registration is not required, but you can save time by registering online.